Taste of Redemption

Stella

A warmth rushes over me as I carry the extra plates to the table where the judges are sitting. Vance follows close behind with a jug of water and two extra glasses. The scent of rosemary and thyme hangs in the air as I slide the plates down and pull up a chair.

My heart’s doing somersaults, but I manage to muster a smile.

Hector looks up, his eyes twinkling, and nods toward my plate. “I mu